Dances in Ancient Cultures: A Comparative Study between Greek and Mayan Dance
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Two distant cultures, ancient Greece and the Maya, both practiced ritualized dances in honor of their gods. The functions and motivations behind these dances, however, reflected two contrasting societal roles of the dance. This essay explores the sociological and religious contexts of each culture, and how dances are representative of each culture's societal needs.
Author: Yeonju Suh
Language: English
Topic: Arts and Performance Studies
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414259339
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